Can you buy things off the internet with a debit card?

Question

I am 16 and have just sorted out my bank account and have got a debit card.

However, i am wondering if you can use this to buy things off the internet or do you need to use a credit card ?

Im sorry if this is a really stupid question lol

Answer 1

Yup, go for it!

Answer 2

lol its fine, i was wondering that too when I got mine beginning this year, but it doesn't really matter. you can use either one. debits are more preferred because businesses get money directly while for credit cards they would have to wait 2 weeks to know if the card holder has a balance in his account

Answer 3

if it's got viza or mastercard logo on it.

Answer 4

yes, but debit cards lack a lot of the consumer rights that a credit card has.

Answer 5

what you're going to want to do is sign up for paypal and then go to the bank and ask for your direct deposit information ( this is the same info on the bottom of a cheque ) and then attach your bank account to your paypal.

Answer 6

Yes

Answer 7

You can but need to be aware of the dangers. This might help you.

http://www.easywebstore.co.uk/safe-onlin...

http://www.wikihow.com/Shop-Online-Safel...

Answer 8

Yes you can, ive bought things off the net with both credit and debit cards!

Answer 9

Yeah have fun! but dont go too crazy xx

Answer 10

Yes you can, it should have a Visa (or master card or whatever) logo in the corner.

Answer 11

The clue's in the name: it's for DEBITS!

Although having been sarky, not all sites take Solo or Electron...

Answer 12

ye

Answer 13

Yeah you can :) Just follow the instructions when you want to buy something - there are usually little question marks or help buttons that you can click if you're stuck. You usually have to type in the big number across the middle, other numbers which are labelled (e.g. issue no. and start date), and the security code which is on the back where you sign - there are usually 7 numbers I think, and it's the last 3 of those. Make sure if you ever lose your card that you cancel it straight away because other people can use it to buy things from the internet without having to know your PIN, and also make sure  if you're buying from the internet that the website is one which you can trust. If you aren't sure, ask someone else for their opinion! Better safe than sorry! :D

Answer 14

Yes you can, but be carefull to only use it with a site or company you know and trust. If you give your details out to just any site that sells stuff on the net, they will take everything you have, and more

Answer 15

It doesn't matter if it's debit or credit, as long as it's not in your name!! lol. Only messing. Don't know but good luck!!